Um I assume the area labeled garage is only the ancillary garage and not the main one? Your windows sound fine. One thing you might consider is having the windows come down to the countertop on either side of the range, but having the bottom parts frosted for privacy. As for your other things, let me take them one by one: Island - open to options, this is still an area being worked, but we expect to have a prep sink, microwave (if not matched with combi-steam oven on wall), trash/recycling, and seating for at least 5. I'm also debating a 15" or 24" induction cooktop on the island - open to thoughts on this, and how it would be utilized and be placed. With an island that is only 5' wide you only have room for 2 or maybe 3 if it's kids to sit at the island. Each butt needs 24". I'm also debating a 15" or 24" induction cooktop on the island - open to thoughts on this, and how it would be utilized and be placed. You absolutely do NOT want any type of cooktop on the island and especially one that is so small. Even induction needs good venting. Are you planning on having two vents? Appliances - still working to make final selections, but here are the current options: Range - most likely 36" Wolf (DF364G) or Blue Star (BSP366B), but debating 48" - think it'll be overkill with the induction cooktop and separate oven, but it looks cool...just not worth the extra money. We're committed to gas for the look, but I feel the love of induction here! I would forget the gas and go with a 36 induction cooktop and separate ovens for several reasons. 1. Do you really want your baby breathing in those gas fumes? 2. When your child is older, then you need to constantly watch your toddler to make sure they stay away from the range, and don't accidentally turn it on or burn themselves. 3. With induction, it's much easier to clean up. Would you rather be spending your time scrubbing grates and stovetops or playing with your baby? 4. Induction is more precise. 5. Since you have a grill outside, it's almost redundant. 6. It will be a heck of a lot safer when you and the kiddo start cooking together. Range Hood - size clearly depends on the range, but planning to go with VAH Wall Mounted Professional Series (or similar) with duct to ceiling. I've heard excellent things about the VAH and my sister is quite happy with hers. Induction Cooktop - open to advice here, but looking for a 15" to 24", and most likely in the island...this may be unnecessary and removed. See above where I explained you don't have room on your island and why I would go with induction only. Refrigerator - Thermador Freedom Columns (T30IR800SP and T18IF800SP) or SZ 48" built-in (BI-48SID/S). Another excellent choice. Oven/Warming Drawer - leaning toward the Miele Combi-Steam Oven (M6160TC) plumbed in, but still need to check out the options and get hands-on experience. Trying to match with the Miele warming drawer (ESW6680). Note: These aren't shown in the plans, but intent is to put them by the fridge on the side toward the range. Just make sure you don't put the warming drawer too low down or you'll never use it. Microwave - Sharp (SMD2470AS) - open to options here. I love my Sharp MW drawer and this is the one I'm getting for my new house. Realize that every MW drawer is made by Sharp so no reason for paying more for branding. Dishwasher - Bosch (SHX68T55UC) - may go higher end to get quieter, also need hands-on experience to confirm dishes fit, etc. Sink / Faucet - Rohl 30" Farmhouse (RC3018WH) and Kraus (KPF-1602-KSD-30) Prep Sink / Faucet - TBD, open. All fine. I would also look at the Franke Farmhouse sink. I think I like the look a bit better. As can be seen in the layout, we have a formal dining room, but that's not used as much today...we'll see how it evolves with the new home. We'll also have a table in the Sunroom to serve as a quasi-breakfast nook/eating area. Down the road, we'll add a patio, as well, with more seating and eating options. The formal dining room is far from the kitchen and if it's not used, why not turn it into an "away" type of room or a library or study for now. Then if your lifestyles change where you realize you need a more formal dining area you can turn it back into a dining room. Overall, IF you don't put an induction cooktop on the island, I like the overall plan. As long as you keep the prep sink on the island, I think it's a well thought out plan. The only change I can see offhand is to move the prep sink a bit over to the fridge so you have more space on the left of the sink for prepping.

Simple solutions: and inexpensive #1 cover over the vertical dark granite on the peninsula. Door fronts can be ordered from big box stores and installed over the dark granite 2. paint the crown molding 3. There are companies which specialize in retrofitting kitchens with new doors and covering the existing boxes in a veneer. New doors do not need to be wood; new technology have molded profiles with no seams. 4. believe it or not-you can use mirror as backsplash This installation is an up scale kitchen-but the concept here can be duplicated.The backsplash in mirrors are like new windows. Front of the peninsula can be resurfaced. Top cabinets can contrast from base cabinets. Check around for resources who can retrofit the footprint of you existing kitchen. good luck!

Josiah, it would be better to keep to one thread. Things get confusing if you post multiple questions about the same topic. Responses end up spread all over the place, people don't know what has already been suggested and they can spend time repeating things. If you just keep up the discussion on one thread it will stay at the top of the board and you'll have all your information in one place. Your previous posts: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5773980/need-help-modernize-my-home-and-way-you-possibly-can https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5779759/help-modern-zen-japanese-style https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5773636/help-mid-century-modern

We have a colonial house with some danish modern furniture plus Persian rugs and a french 18th-century table, modern and traditional art. I like it because it doesn't look like it was bought at any one store. You can totally mix looks and honor history. I like the other suggestion of reducing the number of chairs (just bring them out when you need them) and modern pads and fabric. I would keep the table, put some color on the wall, and maybe an oil painting. If you do travel photos, maybe do a few really large ones vs. a lot of little ones. And make sure they are really classy, not just shots of grinning people. More formal art will help balance the formal table. And the wall could be darker to complement the wood (warm yellow (BM Country Comfort) or goldish?). My living room is BM peau de soie which looks pretty nice without being overwhelming (dove white trim).